Neurosensory

Question 1

What are the key components of care for seizure disorders?

Answer 1

Assess, Monitor, Medicate, Educate

Question 2

What are the two main types of seizures mentioned?

Answer 2

Grand-mal (tonic-clonic) and Petit-mal (absence)

Question 3

What is the recommended action during a seizure?

Answer 3

Do not restrain, turn to side, pad area, stay with child

Question 4

What dietary intervention is suggested for severe seizure disorders?

Answer 4

Ketogenic diet

Question 5

What is the rescue medication for seizures mentioned?

Answer 5

Benzos (DiaStat)

Question 6

What is a common side effect of Dilantin?

Answer 6

Gingival hyperplasia

Question 7

What precautions should be taken for bacterial meningitis?

Answer 7

Droplet precautions and reportable

Question 8

What is the first step in managing meningitis?

Answer 8

Start antibiotics after LP (CSF) collection

Question 9

What causes Reye syndrome?

Answer 9

Aspirin + viral infection

Question 10

What are the symptoms of Reye syndrome?

Answer 10

Fever, persistent vomiting, lethargy

Question 11

What is a significant complication of spina bifida?

Answer 11

Hydrocephalus

Question 12

What is the recommended preventive measure for spina bifida?

Answer 12

Folic acid during pregnancy

Question 13

What are the signs of hydrocephalus?

Answer 13

Shrill cry, bulging fontanel, irritability, poor feeding

Question 14

What is the primary management for brain tumors?

Answer 14

Surgery, Chemo, Radiation

Question 15

What is the recommended action in case of near drowning?

Answer 15

Emergent care: remove from water source & ABCs

Question 16

What is the most common type of head injury?

Answer 16

Concussion

Question 17

What is the TEN4 rule related to?

Answer 17

Bruising in children under 4 years old

Question 18

What are the signs of abusive head trauma?

Answer 18

Intraventricular hemorrhage, apnea, lethargy, irritability, seizures

Question 19

What condition is characterized by facial characteristics, short stature, and possible mental retardation?

Answer 19

Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)

Question 20

What is the recommended intervention for cerebral palsy?

Answer 20

Safety (helmets), PT/rehab, assistive devices

Question 21

What is the hallmark symptom of muscular dystrophy?

Answer 21

Weakness and falls

Question 22

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

Answer 22

Inattention, Impulsivity, distractibility

Question 23

What is a common treatment approach for autism (ASD)?

Answer 23

CBT/CAM, Conditioning & Therapy

Question 24

What are the components of Cushing’s Triad?

Answer 24

Bradycardia, Irregular Respiration, widened pulse pressure

Question 25

What are signs of meningeal irritation?

Answer 25

Nuchal rigidity, photophobia, headache, N/V

Question 26

Fill in the blank: _______ is characterized by a lack of phrase by age 2.

Answer 26

Autism (ASD)